20+ Christmas Reindeer Cookies Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt

Decoration

• 1 cup of chocolate chips
• 1 cup of pretzels
• 32 candy eyes
• 32 red M&Ms or small red candies

Instructions

Step 1: Making the Dough

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Baking the Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
3. Using a reindeer-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many cookies as you can and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 3: Decorating the Reindeer Cookies

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
2. Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner cut off, pipe a small amount of melted chocolate onto the back of the candy eyes and red candies.
3. Stick two candy eyes and one red candy onto each cookie to create the reindeer's eyes and nose.
4. Break the pretzels into small pieces and stick two pieces onto each cookie to create the reindeer's antlers.
5. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

Congratulations, you now have a batch of delicious and festive Christmas reindeer cookies to share with your loved ones. These cookies make a great addition to any holiday gathering or a thoughtful gift for friends and neighbors. We hope you enjoy making and eating these adorable reindeer cookies as much as we do!